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G26 GRG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 GRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 136,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 129,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 115,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 113,396 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 112,609 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 110,631 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 110,629 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 108,806 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 108,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,888 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 104,820 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 May 2016 103,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 98,855 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 96,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 96,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 93,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 91,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 90,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G26 GRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G26 GRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G26 GRG registered?

G26 GRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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